Opportunities
Youth Diplomatic Academy (YDA)
Youth Diplomatic Academy (YDA) is a U.S.-based non-profit organization, regarding the Global Youth Diplomacy Forum – Paris Edition 2026, scheduled to be held from 25–27 September 2026 at the Palais du Luxembourg (French Senate) and Novotel Paris Est Hotel, Paris. The forum is being convened in collaboration with Expression de France, a France-based non-profit organization.
The Global Youth Diplomacy Forum-Paris Edition 2026 is an internationally focused platform designed to engage emerging leaders aged 16-35 in the study and practice of diplomacy, international relations, global governance, leadership, peace-building, and public policy. Through high-level discussions, simulations, workshops, and networking engagements, participants will gain practical insight into international decision-making and diplomatic processes in real-world contexts.
The forum will feature distinguished speakers and panelists, including seasoned diplomats, ambassadors, ministers, senators, UN experts, policymakers, international affairs practitioners, and global thought leaders, providing delegates with direct exposure to contemporary diplomatic dialogue and international cooperation frameworks.
This initiative presents a rare opportunity for students specializing in International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Diplomacy, Law, Governance, Social Sciences, Global Affairs, and related fields to engage in high-level diplomatic discussions, gain practical international exposure, and build meaningful global networks with fellow young leaders, diplomats, policymakers, and experts from around the world.
Delegate Benefits Include:
· Participation in high-level diplomatic sessions and policy dialogues
· Networking opportunities with diplomats, ambassadors, policymakers, and UN experts
· International certification upon successful completion
· Cross-cultural exchange with delegates from 70+countries and regions
· Leadership development and practical diplomacy exposure
· Access to professional networking and future collaboration opportunities
The program offers 200 scholarships and funded opportunities under the following categories:
· Fully Funded
· Partially Funded
· Direct Forum Access
· Virtual Participation
Further details regarding the forum, delegate categories, and application process are available through the official application portal.
Registration link:
https://youthdiplomaticacademy.org/upcoming-event/fully-funded-global-youth-diplomacy-forum-paris-2026
Summer School at Oxford
Oxford Conference at the end of July and our Summer schools taking place in August 2026 in Oxford.
Some of our partners have decided to accredit these Summer schools as electives as part of their Bachelor or Masters Programmes and they will be entirely suitable for this.
We are also certificating our exciting elective optional courses with our own qualifications.
Terms and Conditions, fees and costs will apply to each Summer school, and are available to view on our websites:
http://www.greeneconomicsinstituteeducation.org